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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
A Useful Weapon.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
Smith-Im mighty glad 1 got a revolver as
you advised me to do. Met footpad last night
Jones-No! Showed it in his face and he sur
rendered fKnew he would. Always does.
Smith-Well, it was net exactly that way.
He stuck a gun in my face and asked for money.
Truth is never thought of the fact that was
armed. He kept my mind diverted.
Jones-Then what good did your revolver do2
SmitE-Lots Of it. He mad at not get
ting money that was afraid he would be violent,
but when he found the revolver it pleased him
and he let me go. 1t an elegant weapon.
But I'm in hurry.
Jones-Where going2
Smith-After another revolver, of course
Why, that weapon saved my life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17

All kinds of honey plants not favorable to
all locations the Eastwood will not grow where
II IS wet and marshy. In such places willow,
golden rod and Spanish needles grow abundantly,
and in such localities bees may have very little
surplus In the early part of the season, while in
autumn they will have every cell filled with the
most delicious honey
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17

Those having spots about the house so shady
that grass will not grow may rely upon the
hardy ferns for embellishing. Wild ferns
abound in all parts of the country IN woods and
waste places, and usually be had for the
digging. Even if one be obliged to depend upon
the nurseries there be nothing serious in
the case, for the best kinds are low-priced. and
they ship and grow readily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
The Rhetoric of an Iowa Editor.

An Iowa editor closes a rhapso iical eulogium
of his State in the following style: when the
rell-call is sounded on the judgment day, and
the heavens are rolled together a SCROLL and
the reverberations of wrecked and ruined worlds
peal forth the fat of eternal rest, want to han
my weary bones the galley-rack of immor-
tally and register in four-line plea as a man
from Iowa"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
| Peculiar Conversion.

New York sun.
:, at one OF his recent Northfield meetings Mr.;
Moody. who was preaching about Prayer"
said: Man may pray like saint, but If he has
q dollar in his pocket not acquired honestly his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
Score by innings:

Earned rups-Boston, 3; New York s. Twobase
hits-Morrl Conner. Three-base hits-Sutton,
Johnston, Ewing. Stolen bases-Kelly, Johnston,
Gore, Herman. Ward t2). Double plays-Ward and
Ewing: Ward, Richardson and Common. First base on
ballsTernan Ward ~. o Rourke. Hit by pitched ball
Mash. First base errors-Kelly, Ward Rich
ardson Dorgan. Struck out-Wise, Radbourne,
Wheelock Ewing Passed ball-Daily. Time-1:50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
PHILADEPHIA. z; wAsH1NGToN. IS.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16-Philadelphia won
Its third straight game from Washington to-day,
after stubborn contest of ten innings. Ferguson
reappeared with the home team, butwas unable
TO do himself justice by reason of his recent in
jury The Philadephas excelled both at the
bat and In the field but their hits were more
Drs. Score:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17

Six out of seven of the butter prize winners at
the late New York dairy show set the milk deep
and cold while the seventh used centrifugal
separator.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17

PREPARED by combination, proportion and
process peculiar to ITSELF Hoods Sarsaparilla
accom- plishes cures hitherto unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17

Totals IL 30 20 Totals..---. II 80 IA
Score by innings
Philadelphia 49, o o A % o 1T
Washington 49,. o o o 2 o 1 O-6
Earned runs-Philadelphia, A; Washington 8
Twobase hits-Wood, Ferguson, Donnelly and
ODay. Three-base hits-Wood and Daily. Stolen
baSes-Fogarty. t3), Mulvey, CO.. Irwin and Nc
Laughlin. Double plays-Hines and O'Bren; Fergu-
son, Mulvey and Farrar. First base balls-Wood,
Fogarty 81. Mulvey, Ferguson; MeLaughlin and
ODsy. Hit by pitched bali-Mack. First base
errors-Waskington, I; Philadelphia, 4. Struck
out-Wood. Andrews Ferguson. 2 Carroll, o. rien
end ODay ~. Passed bals-Clements q Dealy, 2.
Wild pitches-ODay. 2. Time-22O. Umpire
NEW YORK, 8; BOSTON, 3.
Boston, Aug. 16.-Welch pitched strongly to-
day, and received brilliant support. Radbourne
in poor form, and the Bostons folded in a
ragged fashion. The Gothamites knocked out
four earned runs in the sixth and seventh inn
ings, practically deciding the game. The
piring was again disgraceful. Sutton and Gore
carried off the fielding honors. Sullivan's judg-"
rnent of balls and strikes a travesty. He
has virtually made a present of the last two
games to the Giants. Attendance, 5000.
Score:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
Score by innings :
Detroit ....--..-. o o o 0-5
a 1 d

Earned runs-Chicago, 3; Detroit 3. Twobase
hits-Sullivan, Van Haltren. Stolen bases-Ryan,
Pfeffer Bennett. Three. base ht-Flint. Home
Pint. Brouthers. Double plays-Williamson and
Arson; Pfeffer and Arson. First base balls
Chicago, 2; Detroit. g. First base errors-Chicago,
i; Detroit, q Sttuck out-Chicago, 5; Detroit 3.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
WASHINGTON.
PHILADELPHIA.

Totals 7 IT 80 20 q Totals 612 80 IA G
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
The Customs of Life.

remember a story Emery Storrs used to love to tell when he desired to get a thing just down to suit him. 'We must mind the little customs of life,n he would say. "Ne can do about as we wish if we only conform to the ordin. ary looks of things Once, in quiet New Hampshire town, newcomer made his appearance. Now. a new conner, was something that had not been heard of there for forty years. It may be imagined with what interest this new conner was observed. On the first Sunday the newcomer drove up to meeting with his horses hitched one C. forcthe other. That W s rash thing to do. A good old deacon waited on the new conner the next day and ex- plained to him that the town was badly used up over his performance. Why, said the newcomer, I did not know that it was new thing here to drive tandem. Will they object if drive one horse before and the other behind::' The deacon thought they would not, for then they would belleve the newcomer had expected to take some one home on horseback. But, my friend, said the old deacon, it isn't the two horses that offend here. but the odd way you drive them. Now, when I pray l hold my hands thus palm to palm, thumbs up; No one objects to that. But what right have l. when I pray, to put the thumb of my right hand on my nose and the thumb of my left hand on the little
 finger of my right hand9 Do you sup
 pose the town would stand that sort o | thingY"
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
A Cubic Mile.

The solid earth occupies space equal to a66s cubic miles. Few people have any conception of the immensity of the space in single mile. Professor Bem- stein, an eminent German savant, illus trates it in a striking way. Imagine, he says, box one mile each way--long
 wide and deep-and let us try to fill it. We will take all the great cities of Europe: London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna St. Petersburgh, Constantinople and the rest; the bottom is scarcely covered. We take up every thing else that human hands have built in Europe, Asia, Afri. ca, America, Australia and all the ships floating on the sea; throw it all in, and the box is scarcely half full. Then we will lay in all tho people of the globe. One row will require 12, 900, and 4OOO rows make one layer of AS, 900, OOO-just enough for North Americans. Put be- tween each layer bed of straw and leaves thirty feet thick (which will take all the straw and leaves in the world)
 we will proceed to pack in the balance of mankind-1, 400, 900, 900 in all-ii about thirty layers. The box is only half full. Dump in all animal creation and there still will be great amount O | space left. t.-Psnnsaa's Art Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Gruf But Generous.

A prettier and more pathetic story has seldom been told than one published in the Duly Telegraph. A hospital for should, at least, one would think, be as good building, as we'll fitted for it's purposes, as stable in the West End.
 Yet the work of which this story tells was carried on in "a tumbledown old wharf warehouse" such place as the readers of Dickens can easily picture to themselves. It might have formed part of the business premises of the famous MT. Quilp; and, for certain, none of the gay procession thronging Hyde Park would have suffered one of their sleek horses to abide in it single nig ght.
 But it had to do for the sick children simply because there was no money to build better place. And then one day up the rickety stairs, holding on by the rope that served for banister, came a shabby, grutf old man, asking in tone that seemed to threaten an action for damages, if this was children's hospital and if they didn't want proper hos pital." The secretary with faint hopes of a guinea, answered these questions, and received-a check for 91 ,OOO. They went over the place; and when this un- expected angel or blessing had seen the children, he came back, asked again for pen an ink, and wrote ca second thous- and Then, with his coat buttoned, he was about to go: but one story after another of healing and of child heroism flowed from the secretary's lips, until, with gruff ' Ha !" the coat was thrown back once more, the magic book pro- duced and third thousand lay beside the others "I found my way up, and l can find my way down. Good day" The man of shabby coat and gruff voice was gone, but the secretary had the new building in his hand. Christian Leoaer.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
A Kentucky Solomon.

The most ludicrous case ever tried in Kentucky court was decided in Hop- kins county the other day. In Novem : Der last Ed Allender tried to chastise his son Joseph, who was IS years old. Joseph fled to the house of J. H. Dame, and there fell in love with Dame's daughter. Old man Allender tried to get possession of his son, who refused to return to him, by suing out writ of habeas corpus. In the meantime young Anender and the girl went to Spring field, Tenn and were married. The boys father had writ served on the girls father, and the case was taken into court Allender wanted the mar riaee annulled and the custody of the boy given to him. The court room was crowded, and the evidence was intensely amusing. The Judges decision read "he young man Joseph IS found guilty of matrimony, and sentenced to live with his new wife until separated by death. Ed >Allender, the plaintiff, is sentenced to lose the work of the boy from this time and forevermore.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
RYDR0PAOBIA HORRORS.
The Case of tho Li,tlo Boy Who Recently
 Died Fr om tho Disease.

Dr, E. M. Dupaquier. the physician called by the fainily to attend Theodore Eng lander, the boy who died of hydro phobia at the hospital in New Orleans on Sunday, gives the following statement of the case.
 .I was called te see the boy on Sat urday. As l entered the room was struck With the appearance Of the child. There was marked palor of face, eXoph- thaln,ia, tiilated pupils, and tremor of the inferior lip with spasmodic respiration every two minutes. Combined with these symptoms found that he complained of pains in the leg. had seen many cases of hvdrophobia, especially ln the hospi- tals of Paris, and at once concluded it was | case of the disease. inquired of the parents if anything lad happened to the boy, aud was told that he had been bitten by dog about ten weeks before, had been treated by an old woman and the wound had hsaled completely. II sxamined the scar on the left leg and fonnd it about the size of silver dollar and of dark blue color. I then called for a glass of water and ap. preached the boy with it. He started back in alright and 1 was then satisfied that the patient was afflicted with rabies in an advanced state, and so announced. The patient was very restless, and although he showed no disposition to bite, regarded him as dangerous and advised that ke be sent to the hospital, where he could secure better attention than at home, there being absolutely nothing to be done for him in the way of medical aid,
 "At first the thought occurred to me to send him to Dr. Mott, in New York in order that the Pasteur treatment might be tried on him, but on reflection con | cluded that it was too late, and this view was confirmed after consulting with | other physicians When returned later in the day and found the boy so violent that it was necessary to tic him to the bed, then insisted that he should be sent to the hospital, and summoned the ambulance. He was taken there and died in few hours. The parents told me that the child was apparently we'll until two days before, when he began to act queerly, and refused to eat, drlnk or get up from bed, the case rapidly made
 manifesting the symptoms have de-
 scribed The dog was killed immed-
 lately after biting the child, and before
 it was determined that the brute was afflicted with rabies a most unfortun-
 ate circumstance, ill my opinion."
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
UnsOlyed Mysteries.

An Unsolved Mystery-How woman can stand on cold day, with hel sleeves rolled up and her head bare, and visit with her neighbor across the fence for fifteen minutes and not think of talk ing cold, and yet cannot sit in cold church half an hour, wrapped in furs and plushes, without shivering all the time and sneezing week to pay for it.
 Another-Howa young man can stand in front of the store, bareheaded, and buzz his girl for half an hour without a struggle, and yet can't even go to the postoffice without piling on all his cloth ing and then kicking about the bcastly cold weather.
 Another-How little girl can go and slide down hill with the boys all day long, when her throat was sc sore in the morning she couldn't go to school.
 Another-How boy can walk four miles and skate until after dark the same day his back was so lame that he couldn't bring in a scuttleful of coal for his mother
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Fashion Notes.

Silk beaver hats of the same tone as the costume are worn by young persons. The long sealskin dolman seems to be gradually taking the place of the half long cloaks so long worn.
 Hoods are seen upon Parisian street garments of every descrip ption, even those composed of sealskin.
 Corduroy is very stylish for street cos rumes, but its heavy appearance renders it unsuitable for house wear.
 The Gainsborough hat is once more popular. It is altogether too artistic in effect to remain long in obscurity.
 Two shades of plush are combined in some costumes, but such combinations can only be attempted by a master hand. Large balls of wood showing the grain, stained, polished and mounted on silver or steel eyes, are a novelty in dress but tons.
 Gray squirrel fur is used in bands for trimming velvet and cloth costumes. It is very dressy and comparatively inex- pensive.
 Sleeves of contrasting colors are often used to renovate bodices that have seen service and are no longer as fresh as could be desired.
 Dresses are frightened by cuffs and collars of velvet covered with gold se- quins, or of upright loops of ribbon ol two tones of color.
 The circular cloak is once more favor. ed by English ladies. Neutral tinted cloths are used for these garments, witt bright-colored Things.
 Foundation skirts should be two yards and quarter in width, and should have foot plating. The overdress should always be lined with silk.
 Long cloaks for little girls have fla plaits in the back, and yoke and hood The cloak is shirred into the yoke, mak ing it very warm and comfortable, bu not graceful.
 Bonnet pins are in the most varied designs, jewel-hilted swords, balls, in terlocking crooks aud all the play-car ] devices are among the ornamental head Inn to thSao nsQeaaitiel.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.
\ good deed is never lost.

A good deed is never lost.
 The Lord loveth cheerful giver.
 Kind hearts are more than coronets. Let every man give as he is disposed in his heart-not grudgingly.
 An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.
 Love is the master key that opens every ward of the heart of man.
 Kindness is the golden chain with which people arc bound together.
 Even malevolent criticism may have some truth in it, and so may teach one something.
 The way of every man is declarativc of the end of every man.
 Out of the suffering says Ruskin comes the serious mind; out of the sal vation the grateful heart; out of en- durance, fortitude; out of delverance, faith.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
4 Society Puppy Paralyzed.

She was young woman who admired dogs, and he was young man with lit erary tastes, about to embark for Eu rope.
 "And l shall go 10 see Ouida," he said, after narrating long long list of anticipations.
 "Oh, will youl" she exclaimed. "How nice that will be. Ou;da is so fond of dogs"
 He looked at her as if she had thrust a dagger into his heart, but she ratlled on without thought of what she had said.
 KeeRinetsa oFitie.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Fish as Food.

Fish has always, within historical times, been an important article of diet. In some parts of the world it is the staple article ot food. The huge shellheaps in Europe and America the remains of tribal feasts in periods long anterior to written records-show how greatly she'll fish entered into the diet of aboriginal races.
 Fish is cheap. It furnishes to most people an agreeable change with meat. Salted and dried, it is in season at any time of the year, and can be exported to regions where fresh fish is unknown, or rare.
 It is held by some authorities that fish contains elements of special value as food for the brain, nerves and bones.
 But, in the matter of diet, we need to plan for weak stomachs. There is a difference of digestibility in fish. Some contain large proportion of oil, and are therefore of more value to such as can digest them. Others are compara- lively free from oil. There is much difference also in the muscular fibre oi of fish, which in some IS short and ten- der. Salt fish is more difficult of diges- tion than fresh.
 The manner of cooking fish makes 6 difference in digestibility. Fish fried in butter is easier of digestion than fish fried in ordinary fat; boiled it is still easier, and steamed it is easier still. It is common belief that fish is 6 very good dish for the sick, when con- valescing. But writer in the L1nce1 has found cases frequently occurring in , his practice in which a dish of it had been followed by dangerous, and ever fatal relapses, and he had become accus. toned to restrain its use. He afterwards, however, concluded that the sole difficul ty was in the cooking.
 He says: For this hint am indebted to the in. telligence of patient. had, as usual, forbidden fish, and explained my req. sons. was told that fish steamed, a. was done in that house, was tender, and never disagreed with the patient, but was partaken of with relish and benefit. got steamer for myself, have since recommended this plan of cookery to my patients, and have had satisfactory re. suits. Dieting is the half, and some times the best half, of medical treat ment; and perhaps, little to my cha | grin, find that this system of preparing fish has been especially recommended b. various schools of cookery. Youth | Companion
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19

A certain we'll known minister was to preach in Greyfriars', Edinburgh, after the lapse of several years, during which he had become much stouter. Being short ighted, he required to have the Bible placed rather higher than was usual, and expressed the hope that the necessary arrangements had been at tended to ''The books jist the same height as when ye were here afore, sir. :" said James, adding, as he surveyed the minister from head to foot, "I dlnna maist think ye hae grown muckle frae north to south sim then then, but ye hae grown good bit frae east to westn
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19

AN ancedote attributed to Gen. Grant has just been revived. 'When Logan so Grant is repo.t ted, "comes here and wants twelve offices, and l give him eleven out of tho twelve, he goes home mad. and curses the Administration for not doing anything for him. Now, Simon ameron is different. If he wants twelve offices and give him one out ot the twelve, he goes home and swears he is~ running this Administra- tipn !,
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Quaker Testimony.

Mrs. A. M. Dauphin, of Philadelphia, has done a great deal to make known to ladies there the great value of Mrs Pinkhalu's Veg etable Compound, as e cure for their troubles and diseases. She writes as follows: "A young lady of this city while bathing some years ago was thrown violently against the life line and the injuries received resulted in an ovarian tumor which grew and enlarged until death seemed ceytdin. Her physician finally advised her to try Mrs. Pinkhe,ms Compound. She did so and in a short trns the tumor was dissolved and she IS nor in perfect health. I also know of many cases where the medicine has been of great value in preventing miscarriage and alleviatine the pains and dangers of childbirth. Phils delphia ladies appreciate the worth Of this medicine and its great value."
 Sent by mail in Pill and Lozenge form on receipt of price, sl. Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Also in liquid form, all at Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
s.Tt knocks he Sp0ts."

and everyt thing in the nature of & ernpnlons' n botches pimpes bob is nothins
 n1e nu nor less than SC rofula of the luugs, com pets o the system 1t up the sa .as rSo o+es the bowels, purites the blood and M bu Ids up the weak places of the b;dy l. ls 1t is a nurely veget able compound, ana II d1 , l,,ois than is claimed tor it. We re1er 10 N' e'oe "Iolden Medical DiScorefV.'
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
.. As Good as New"

,oras used by a lady, who was at one are, are snd iyen up by the most eminent physicians and to die ksdacsss nd ssls to to ears hsr sed paI, aii thcse istres sing diseases pet uliar to irGm aa .n1s Females. such as dspaceent leu
 Pispes ssf s'f sas sak1Is .1 a,ao nsing the local treatments recon, mended by him, and is now she says, as soas ps as new. Price reduced to one uoilaf' by druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Good Advice.

Spend less than you earn. and you will be rich.
 Eat less than you can digest and you will be well.
 Attempt less than you can accomplish, and you will be strong.
 Covet little, love much, and you will be happy.
 Ky the first you will accumulate money; by the second, blood; by the third, nerve; by tk fourth, love.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19
Immediate Relief.

Children take it without any trouble. It is the Great Children's Remedy. In chronic coughs (even consumption) great relief is often found
 'Dr. J. H. Hero's Cough Syrup is the best l ever tried. Pickup, Editor Spen- cer MAss.) Sun,
 'I have an obstinate chronic throat trouble, of long standing, have tried many prominent remedies but have found nothing which be- gins to compare with Dr. J. Fl. Hero's Cough Syrup. It never fails to relieve me. Have need it years."-Horace Kendall, Auctioneer, Min St, Worcester, Mass.
 FOR SALE AT Canaan, W. H. Camp kass Canaan, A. B. Garfield 1aayton, o. E. Barnes & Co HAlh Village, Post Office
 ees Cornwall, Chaa N. Hall Sehisy Falls, A. LeRoy 8 70 and 6O Cent BOttleA fy17y1
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-19

Dr. Morse, physician at Marine Hospital, Baltimore, Md, found Red Star Cough Cure a harmless and most effective remedy in tn, cure of coughs. He recommends it especially for children who are irritable and obstinate, as p 'easant to take ani prompt in it's effect Price, twenty-five cents.